Multiple choice

Match the following:

 
Disease Vector
P. Dengue 1. Phlebotomus argentipes
Q. African sleeping sickness 2. Aedes aegypti
R. Filariasis 3. Female culex mosquito
S. Kala-azar 4. Glossina palpalis

  1. P - 1; Q - 2; R - 3; S - 4

  2. P - 2; Q - 4; R - 3; S - 1

  3. P - 2; Q - 3; R - 4; S - 1

  4. P - 3; Q - 4; R - 1; S - 2

  5. P - 4; Q - 1; R - 2; S - 3
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct because all are correctly matched.

Aedes aegypti is the primary vector of the dengue virus. Glossina palpalis is the main vector of African sleeping sickness. Filariasis is transmitted by female culex mosquito. Kala-azar is transmitted by Phlebotomus argentipes.

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